Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: SYN 1147 Inhanamoto vs. Bomber
Date: Mar 01, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Belyaev closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ekuoba wants to control but Belyaev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ekuoba is trying to stand back up but Belyaev is controlling him
Belyaev working the head and body with strikes.
Belyaev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ekuoba's head.
Ekuoba is trying to stand back up but Belyaev is controlling him
Belyaev wants to pass to mount but Ekuoba is defending the position.
Belyaev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Belyaev missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Ekuoba looking for submissions off his back.
Belyaev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekuoba is controlling Belyaev's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ekuoba has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ekuoba regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ekuoba is pulling down on Belyaev's head. It's preventing any offense from Belyaev, at least for the moment.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ekuoba is on top in guard. #REVR#
Ekuoba wants to stand but Belyaev has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Belyaev wants to sweep here but Ekuoba controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Belyaev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ekuoba defends it easily.
Belyaev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Ekuoba is holding on to half guard well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Belyaev connects with a nice short shot to Ekuoba's temple.
Ground and pound from Belyaev.
Ekuoba is trying to maintain the position but Belyaev is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Ekuoba on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Belyaev working Ekuoba over with strikes.
Ekuoba is trying to maintain the position but Belyaev is very close to passing his half guard.
Ekuoba looks like he's trying to stand up.
Belyaev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Belyaev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Belyaev is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Ekuoba regains half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belyaev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ekuoba's head.
Ekuoba manages to get to full guard.
Ekuoba wants to sweep here but Belyaev controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Belyaev wants to pass the guard but Ekuoba is keeping the position.
Belyaev is pushing down on Ekuoba's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ekuoba is fighting to maintain full guard but Belyaev has managed to sneak the leg through.
Belyaev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Belyaev passes to full mount!
Belyaev raining down shots from the mount!
Belyaev looking to finish Ekuoba with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ekuoba!
Ekuoba in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ekuoba is trying to escape the mount.
Belyaev cracks Ekuoba with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Belyaev lands a couple of good shots and Ekuoba has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belyaev lands strikes to the head.
Ekuoba manages to reverse the position and now he's in Belyaev's guard. Nice work there by Ekuoba. #T4#
Belyaev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ekuoba trying to control but Belyaev is working from the bottom.
Belyaev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ekuoba's guard. #REVB#
Belyaev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ekuoba controls Belyaev momentarily but Belyaev frees himself.
Belyaev wants to pass the guard but Ekuoba is keeping the position.
We've been informed that Belyaev has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Belyaev is still trying to improve position.
Belyaev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ekuoba looking to control.
Ekuoba is controlling Belyaev's posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Belyaev dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Ekuoba throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Belyaev ducks under a wild hook from Ekuoba.#TD2#
Belyaev shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Belyaev showed some decent athleticism there.
Ekuoba looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belyaev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Belyaev trying to mount his opponent but Ekuoba defends it.
Belyaev uses his free foot to push down on Ekuoba's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ekuoba.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Belyaev cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Belyaev lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekuoba squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The referee warns Ekuoba that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #T1#
Belyaev cracks Ekuoba with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ekuoba is looking to improve his position but Belyaev isn't that keen on the idea.
Belyaev connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ekuoba is looking to improve his position but Belyaev isn't that keen on the idea.
Belyaev is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ekuoba can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Belyaev lands a couple of good shots and Ekuoba has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Belyaev. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Ekuoba is really stuck here.
Ekuoba covering up well and avoiding damage.
Ekuoba is trying to break free.
Belyaev throws a series of strikes and Ekuoba wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.
Ekuoba is looking to get to half guard.
Belyaev lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ekuoba hang on?#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ekuoba is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ekuoba is working hard here to advance position.
Ekuoba really wants to buck Belyaev off and get back to his feet.
Ekuoba takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ekuoba in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Belyaev is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ekuoba can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Daniel Belyaev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Belyaev is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ekuoba can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Belyaev lands a big elbow.
Belyaev has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ekuoba's face.
Belyaev landing strikes, looking to finish!
Belyaev looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Belyaev landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ekuoba is working to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Ekuoba that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #T3#
Belyaev has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ekuoba's face.
Ekuoba is in a horrible position here. Belyaev smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ekuoba is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ekuoba is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Belyaev scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ekuoba?
Ekuoba is trying to escape the mount.
Belyaev lands a big elbow.
Belyaev lands a nice shot to the head.
Belyaev looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Belyaev connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ekuoba tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ekuoba wants to control but Belyaev is having none of it.#T4#
A nice elbow there by Belyaev.
Ekuoba is trying to escape the mount.
Belyaev lands a big shot there that rocks Ekuoba but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ekuoba can't escape the position.
Belyaev lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Belyaev pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Belyaev looking to finish Ekuoba with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ekuoba!
Ekuoba is in a horrible position here. Belyaev smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Belyaev lands a big shot there that rocks Ekuoba but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Belyaev dominating with strikes here.
Belyaev avoids the attempt from Ekuoba to control.
Belyaev landing shots from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Belyaev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Belyaev dives in for a single leg takedown but Ekuoba sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nice shot lands for Ekuoba.#CUT#It looks like Daniel Belyaev has been cut.
Belyaev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ekuoba sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Belyaev somewhat.
Ekuoba misses with a hook. Belyaev ducked under it nicely.
Ekuoba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd cheers as Ekuoba lands an impressive looking overhand right. Belyaev doesn't seem phased though.
Belyaev misses with a takedown attempt
and Ekuoba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Essien Ekuoba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Belyaev.#TD2#
Belyaev bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Belyaev scores with a couple of short elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belyaev looks up at the clock and then as Ekuoba takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Belyaev smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Belyaev lands a nice forearm strike. #ES#
Ekuoba throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#KD#
Ekuoba feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Belyaev sprawling to the canvas! Belyaev rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Ekuoba finish him?! #ROC#Belyaev is rocked!
Belyaev ducks under a wild hook from Ekuoba.
Belyaev changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Daniel Belyaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekuoba leaves Belyaev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Belyaev dives in and grabs Ekuoba's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ekuoba pushes down on Belyaev's head and hops out.
Belyaev shoots in for a double leg but Ekuoba sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Belyaev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ekuoba defends well and Belyaev ends up having to push Ekuoba into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ekuoba defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Belyaev.
Ekuoba swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Belyaev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ekuoba displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Belyaev. #TD2#
Belyaev shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ekuoba controlling the position for now.
Ekuoba works his way to full guard. Good work.
Belyaev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ekuoba looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Belyaev passes Ekuoba's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
Belyaev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Belyaev throwing shots but Ekuoba is blocking nicely.
Belyaev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ekuoba's head.
Ekuoba is trying to maintain the position but Belyaev is very close to passing his half guard.
Ground and pound from Belyaev.
Nice strikes from Belyaev there.
Belyaev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belyaev is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Belyaev wants to pass the guard but Ekuoba is keeping the position.
Ekuoba looking to control. #T3#
Ekuoba is adopting a defensive guard.
Belyaev stands and throws Ekuoba's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ekuoba takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Belyaev landing a few strikes.
Belyaev landing a few strikes.
Belyaev looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ekuoba is avoiding damage well.
Ekuoba manages to work his way to half guard, despite Belyaev's best efforts.
Ekuoba wants to control but Belyaev is keeping busy.
Ekuoba is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Belyaev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ekuoba is looking to improve his position.
Belyaev winds up and cracks Ekuoba with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Belyaev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ekuoba defending well though.
Ekuoba tries to get to full guard but Belyaev has control of the leg.
Belyaev drops an elbow to the side of Ekuoba's head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ekuoba manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Belyaev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Belyaev preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Ekuoba is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Belyaev defends well.
Ekuoba is pulling down on Belyaev's head to control his posture.
Ekuoba looking for a sweep. Not yet Ekuoba, not yet.
Belyaev tries to free his leg and advance position but Ekuoba is retaining full guard.
Essien Ekuoba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Belyaev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

And that's the end of the fight!
Essien Ekuoba showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Belyaev has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Belyaev!
Daniel Belyaev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Sunrise 16
Date: Mar 01, 2025

#R1#
Hao Ming throws an off balance right hand
and Nickle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nickle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nickle throws a hook but Hao Ming blocks it.
Hao Ming misses with a lunging right hand
and Nickle counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick by Hao Ming misses
and Nickle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hao Ming dips to his left and cracks Nickle with an uppercut!
Hao Ming thuds his right hand into Nickle's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hao Ming misses with a left hand
enabling Nickle to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Nickle gets tackled into the ropes by Hao Ming. Hao Ming maintains the clinch.
Hao Ming tries to work over Nickle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nickle is trying to break the clinch but Hao Ming has him pressed against the ropes.
Hao Ming misses with some punches. #BC#
Nickle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nickle swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hao Ming counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hao Ming misses with a right hand
letting Nickle counter with a right hand.
Hao Ming swings widly with a right hand
and Hao Ming takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Hao Ming scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nickle in his tracks.
Hao Ming misses with a body punch
and Nickle counters with a nice uppercut.
Hao Ming moves to clinch but Nickle breaks away
and Nickle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nickle misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hao Ming lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nickle looks to land a left hand but Hao Ming moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hao Ming! But no joy.
Nickle throws a jab but it's blocked by Hao Ming.
Hao Ming misses with a right hand
and Nickle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hao Ming's coach down at Gold Samurai\'s Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hao Ming's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hao Ming throws a sloppy head kick
letting Nickle counter with a right hand.
Hao Ming darts in trying to clinch
and Nickle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Nickle misses with a straight right.
Hao Ming tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nickle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hao Ming throws a poor cross that misses
and Nickle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nickle throws a jab but it's blocked by Hao Ming.
Nickle takes a swing at Hao Ming's ribcage but misses.
Hao Ming let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hao Ming swings widly with a right hand
and Nickle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hao Ming throws a lazy head kick
enabling Nickle to counter with a crisp jab.
Nickle throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Hao Ming clinches up with Nickle and pushes him back against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hao Ming prevents Nickle from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Hao Ming escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nickle doesn't manage to clinch there - Hao Ming circles away.
Hao Ming throws a combination that misses
and Nickle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dill Nickle dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hao Ming scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#It looks like Dill Nickle has been cut.
Nickle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hao Ming can do to turn this around?
Hao Ming throws a lazy uppercut
and Nickle counters with a straight right hand.
Hao Ming falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nickle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dill Nickle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hao Ming falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nickle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hao Ming rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hao Ming takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hao Ming misses with an uppercut
and Nickle counters with a nice uppercut.
Nickle takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hao Ming misses with an uppercut
and Nickle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fung Hao Ming seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hao Ming scores with a three punch combo! #CL#
Nickle forces Hao Ming back against the ropes and clinches.#BC#
Nickle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Hao Ming swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nickle counters with a straight right hand.
Hao Ming throws a sloppy head kick
and Nickle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hao Ming swings widly with a right hand
and Nickle counters with a straight right hand.
Hao Ming has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nickle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nickle with a jab.
Hao Ming keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nickle.
Hao Ming looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hao Ming uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nickle.
Hao Ming lands with a cross.
Hao Ming throws an off balance right hand
and Nickle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dill Nickle is winning the standup battle so far.
No joy there for Nickle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hao Ming throws a poor cross that misses
and Nickle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hao Ming throws a head kick that misses
and Nickle counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Hao Ming tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Nickle to counter with a crisp jab.
Hao Ming throws a lazy uppercut
and Nickle counters with a stiff right hand.
Hao Ming lands a slapping body shot.
Hao Ming tries to clinch
letting Nickle counter with a right hand.
Hao Ming misses with an uppercut
and Nickle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nickle is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nickle walks into a jab.
Hao Ming swings widly with a right hand
and Hao Ming takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nickle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hao Ming.
No joy there for Nickle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hao Ming misses with a right hand
and Nickle counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Hao Ming lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nickle doesn't seem phased though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dill Nickle dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dill Nickle's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Nickle throws a combination that misses
and Hao Ming connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hao Ming keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nickle.
Hao Ming misses with a left hand
and Nickle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hao Ming misses with a lunging right hand
letting Nickle counter with a right hand.
Hao Ming misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Nickle to counter with a crisp jab.
Nickle connects with a jab.
Nickle works Hao Ming's body with a nice hook.
Hao Ming swings widly with a right hand
and Nickle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hao Ming bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hao Ming misses with a double jab
and Hao Ming takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nickle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hao Ming was well out of range. Poor timing from Nickle.#T1#
Hao Ming misses with a hook
and Nickle counters with a straight right hand.
Nickle's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hao Ming under the eye.
Hao Ming slips a jab and a cross from Nickle.
Hao Ming misses with a right hand
and Nickle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hao Ming's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nickle connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hao Ming scrambles back to his feet.
Hao Ming avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A combination from Nickle does no damage.
Nickle loads up on a big right hand but Hao Ming slips the punch.
Hao Ming steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nickle.
Nickle takes a swing at Hao Ming's ribcage but misses.
A lazy left from Nickle finds it's target.
Hao Ming throws a lazy uppercut
and Nickle counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Hao Ming needs to keep his hands up - Nickle had a free shot at his head there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hao Ming throws an off balance right hand
letting Nickle counter with a right hand.
Hao Ming misses with a lunging right hand
and Nickle counters with a nice uppercut.
Hao Ming keeps Nickle at a distance using the push kick.
Hao Ming swings widly with a right hand
and Nickle counters with a nice uppercut.
Hao Ming connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nickle throws the left hand but Hao Ming avoids the punch easily.
Hao Ming throws a poor cross that misses
and Nickle counters with a stiff right hand.
Hao Ming misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nickle counters with a straight right hand.
Nickle walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hao Ming swinging wildly here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dill Nickle clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Dill Nickle's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
A head kick misses from Hao Ming.
It looked like Nickle wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sloppy strikes from Hao Ming. Those never looked like landing.
Nickle misses with a double jab.
Hao Ming throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hao Ming clobbers Nickle with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hao Ming misses with a right hand
and Nickle counters with a stiff right hand.
Hao Ming falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nickle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hao Ming throws a sloppy head kick and Nickle moves out of range easily.
Hao Ming misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nickle counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick by Hao Ming misses
and Nickle counters with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hao Ming misses with an uppercut
and Nickle counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Hao Ming connects with a crisp jab.
Hao Ming misses with an uppercut
and Hao Ming takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hao Ming lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hao Ming throws a lazy uppercut
and Nickle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hao Ming misses with a left hand
and Nickle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hao Ming throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Nickle to counter with a crisp jab.
Hao Ming misses with a lunging right hand
and Hao Ming takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nickle connects with a nice looking jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nickle lands a two punch combo.
Hao Ming throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Nickle to counter with a crisp jab.
Hao Ming misses with an uppercut
and Nickle counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Hao Ming misses with a hook
enabling Nickle to counter with a crisp jab.
Fung Hao Ming is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hao Ming misses with a right hand
and Nickle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hao Ming connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nickle. Nickle circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2#
Hao Ming darts in and clinches Nickle up against the ropes.
Hao Ming has a couple of punches blocked by Nickle.
Hao Ming is trying to push Nickle away but Nickle has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Nickle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hao Ming throws out a powerful jab.
Nickle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hao Ming throws a head kick that misses
and Nickle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nickle throws a sloppy body shot
and Hao Ming counters with a nice uppercut.
Hao Ming misses with a lunging right hand
and Nickle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hao Ming swings widly with a right hand
and Nickle counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dill Nickle had his way with Fung Hao Ming in that round.
The cut man is working on Dill Nickle's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Nickle lands a nice looking body shot.
Hao Ming tests Nickle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hao Ming connects with a jab.
Hao Ming throws a poor cross that misses
and Nickle counters with a straight right hand.
Hao Ming misses with an uppercut
and Nickle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nickle tries to move into range but Hao Ming moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hao Ming swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nickle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hao Ming throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nickle counters with a nice uppercut.
Hao Ming misses with a left hand
and Nickle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hao Ming misses with a shot to the body
enabling Nickle to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick by Hao Ming misses
and Nickle counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Hao Ming throws a lazy uppercut
and Nickle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hao Ming falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nickle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hao Ming takes one to the side of the head.
Hao Ming avoids the body shot from Nickle.
Hao Ming rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nickle counters with a stiff right hand.
Hao Ming throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nickle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hao Ming swings widly with a right hand
and Nickle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Nickle has Hao Ming up against the ropes in a clinch. #BC#
Nickle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hao Ming tries to clinch up
enabling Nickle to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Hao Ming misses with a left hand
and Nickle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good standup being displayed there by Hao Ming as he connects with a hook.
Hao Ming tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nickle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hao Ming throws an off balance right hand
and Nickle counters with a nice uppercut.
Hao Ming slips a jab from Nickle.
Hao Ming ducks right into an uppercut from Nickle. #CL2#
Hao Ming fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nickle, pushing him back against the ropes.
Nickle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fung Hao Ming has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hao Ming doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dill Nickle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nickle, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 50:45
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dill Nickle!
Dill Nickle is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Dill Nickle thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Sunrise 16
Date: Mar 01, 2025

#R1##KD2#
Denton clips Zhao with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Zhao a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.#CUT2#It looks like Jian Zhao has been cut.
Denton throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Denton has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Zhao ducks under a wild hook from Denton.
As Denton tries to get set, Zhao tries to push him back and clinch up but Denton manages to avoid the attempt.
Denton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Denton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Zhao moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhao misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Denton.
Zhao lands with a short shot to the head.
Zhao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Denton throws a punch but it's blocked by Zhao.
Denton misses with an elbow over the top.
Denton throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Denton lands a body punch in the clinch.
Denton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zhao misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Denton throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Denton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zhao lands with a light punch inside.
Denton swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Zhao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zhao slips under a jab.
Denton misses with a combination
and Zhao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Denton looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhao is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Zhao on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Denton lands with a kick to the temple. Zhao shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Denton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zhao circles away quickly and effectively.
Zhao throwing a counter right hand but Denton manages to avoid it.
Zhao throws a lazy head kick
and Denton counters with a three punch combo that has Zhao backing up. Zhao nods at Denton to acknowledge the strikes.
No joy there for Denton, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Denton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #KD2#
Denton lands a head kick that bluckles Zhao and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Denton no doubt looking to push for a finish!#CUT2#Jian Zhao's cut is getting worse.
Zhao takes a head kick and keeps coming. #ROC2#Zhao is rocked!#CUT2#Jian Zhao's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Trent Denton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhao stuns Denton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Oh Zhao is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Denton throws a sloppy head kick and Zhao moves out of range easily.
Denton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zhao seems to have got his legs back now.
Zhao connects with a nice looking jab.
Zhao thuds his shin into the meat of Denton's side.
Denton throws a lazy head kick
and Zhao counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Denton thinking.
A jab from Zhao misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zhao pivots, looking for a leg kick but Denton is out of range and Zhao settles back down.
Zhao throws a right and a left that Denton avoids nicely.
Zhao scores with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Trent Denton will get the nod in that round, having scored multiple knockdowns.
The cut man is working on Jian Zhao's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Denton throws a combination that misses
enabling Zhao to counter with a crisp jab.
Denton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zhao prevents a body shot from Denton.
A short body shot lands from Zhao as the two fighters clinch.
Zhao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
I was talking to Zhao's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Denton tries a body shot but Zhao blocks it.
Denton looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Denton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zhao or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denton lands a left hand.
Denton tries a body shot but Zhao blocks it. #BC#
Zhao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Denton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1##CL2#
Denton moves into range and clinches up with Zhao.
Denton creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zhao misses with a body punch.
Denton misses with a punch to the body.
Zhao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Denton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Denton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zhao blocks an elbow strike from Denton.
Denton lands with a light punch inside.
Denton keeps control of Zhao as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Denton scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zhao.
Denton tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Zhao breaks the clinch.
Denton throws a body punch but Zhao moves out of range.
It looked like Zhao wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Denton scores with a body shot.
Denton throws a body punch but Zhao moves out of range.
And Zhao counters with a quick kick to the body but Denton blocks it.
Trent Denton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Denton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Denton throws a head kick but Zhao moves out of range.
Zhao wants to slow Denton down by chopping away at his legs.
Denton throws a head kick but Zhao moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Zhao on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Denton throws a head kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhao lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Denton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zhao.
Denton is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zhao rather than just go for the knockout.
Zhao moves forwards but Denton connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zhao scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Trent Denton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jian Zhao's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Zhao throws a head kick but Denton moves out of range.
Denton follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Zhao blocks a head kick by Denton.
Nice shot by Zhao.
Trent Denton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zhao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zhao scores with a body shot.
A combination from Denton does no damage.
Denton looks to clinch
enabling Zhao to counter with a crisp jab.
Denton misses with a head kick.
Trent Denton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Zhao gets a clinch.
Denton misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Zhao breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Denton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zhao finds it's way round the side to connect with Denton's head.
Denton connects with a single shot there.
Denton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zhao tries to counter by clinching up but Denton breaks away and moves out of range.
Denton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zhao throwing a counter right hand but Denton manages to avoid it.
Zhao blocks a head kick by Denton.
Denton throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Zhao takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Denton looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL#
Zhao gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Denton.
Zhao lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
Zhao wants to break free but Denton has control.
Zhao working hard to break the clinch.
Zhao is trying to force a seperation but Denton has the dominant position.
Denton blocks a body shot from Zhao.
Denton misses with the head strike.
Denton tries a knee to the head but Zhao blocks it.
Zhao wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Denton misses with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Trent Denton.
Well Denton has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 25:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 25:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trent Denton!
A very excited looking Trent Denton made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Jian Zhao was interviewed post fight and said 'That’s it for me, folks. No more fighting. Onto retirement!'.

Event: Sunrise 16
Date: Mar 01, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Lopes has Douglas up against the ropes in a clinch.
Douglas really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
I was talking to Douglas's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Douglas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lopes.
Douglas is struggling to control the position.
Lopes leaning against his opponent.
Lopes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Lopes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Douglas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT#It looks like Sullivan Lopes has been cut.
Lopes misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Douglas tries to clinch but Lopes is having none of it.
Douglas connects with a jab.
Douglas staggers Lopes with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Lopes looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! No! He's back down again! 9...10 - he's can't beat the count and Douglas is victorious!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Allen Douglas!

Event: TUF Tests 2
Date: Mar 01, 2025

#R1##TD#
Yamasaki shoots in and gets a takedown into Picard's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Yamasaki's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Yamasaki scoring with punches to the head and body.
Picard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yamasaki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Yamasaki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Yamasaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yamasaki seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Yamasaki working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Picard's head.
Yamasaki landing some decent shots from guard.
Yamasaki prevents Picard from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yamasaki controls from within his opponent's guard.
Yamasaki scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamasaki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Picard wants to get back to his feet but Yamasaki is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES2#
Picard manages to escape and get back to his feet. #T1#
Yamasaki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Boniface Picard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yamasaki takes one to the side of the head. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Yamasaki.
Yamasaki cracks Picard with a big elbow.
Yamasaki working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamasaki in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Yamasaki scoring with punches and elbows.
Picard wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Yamasaki working the head with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yamasaki lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Picard down.
Picard takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Yamasaki could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Picard on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Yamasaki lands a few punches from side control.
Picard taking a bit of punishment here - Yamasaki scoring with strikes.
Picard on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Yamasaki working the body and head with strikes.
Yamasaki has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Picard takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Yamasaki controlling the position from side mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yamasaki creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Yamasaki lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Picard down.
Yamasaki scores with a couple of short elbows.
Yamasaki cracks Picard with a big elbow.
Picard is not content to let Yamasaki control the position.
Picard is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Picard tries to escape but Yamasaki is in control.
Check out the look on Yamasaki's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Picard is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Yamasaki working the body and head with strikes. #T3#
Yamasaki lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Picard is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #ROC#Picard is rocked!
Yamasaki working the head with strikes.
Picard is still in real trouble! Can Yamasaki finish him?
Yamasaki lands a nice forearm strike.
Yamasaki cracks Picard with a big elbow.
Yamasaki lands a nice forearm strike.
Yamasaki cracks Picard with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Yamasaki immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Picard is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Yamasaki!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kazu Yamasaki!

Event: TUF Tests 2
Date: Mar 01, 2025

#R1#
Lemaigre lands with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Niklos Hammer has been cut.
Lemaigre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hammer.
Lemaigre dips to his left and cracks Hammer with an uppercut!
Hammer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lemaigre.
Lemaigre scores with a nice strike.
Hammer misses with a straight left.
Hammer throws a body shot but no joy.
Lemaigre paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT#That has opened up Niklos Hammer's cut even more.
Lemaigre is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lemaigre walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Hammer drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Lemaigre swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Hammer's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabriel Lemaigre!

Event: TUF Tests 2
Date: Mar 01, 2025

#R1#
Farva tries to clinch up.
Pasquier keeps the fight on the outside.
Farva avoids the head kick by Pasquier.
Farva is looking to clinch.
Farva tries to clinch there but Pasquier circles away.
Farva wants to clinch up but Pasquier keeps it at a distance.
Farva looks to clinch
and Pasquier counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Rodney Farva has been cut.
Farva wants to clinch up but Pasquier keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Farva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Farva takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Farva tries to clinch but Pasquier moves out of range.
Farva on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farva tries to clinch up.
Farva tries to clinch there but Pasquier circles away.
Pasquier scores with a shot to the body.
Pasquier cracks Farva with a hook to the temple - Farva is on wobbly legs here! Pasquier swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Farva falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Pasquier wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gabriel Pasquier!

Event: TUF Tests 2
Date: Mar 01, 2025

#R1#
Up is looking to clinch but Sigalingging is avoiding it.
An attempted straight right counter from Sigalingging misses the target.
Back Up seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Up fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Sigalingging wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Up takes the fight into the clinch.
Up lands a nice uppercut.
Up should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Sigalingging blocking some punches. #BC#
Sigalingging escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sigalingging lands an overhand right.
Up tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sigalingging manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Up tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Up misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Up throws a head punch that misses.
Sigalingging blocking some punches.
Sigalingging is trying to force a seperation but Up has the dominant position.
Up looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sigalingging is trying to push Up away but Up has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sigalingging tries to circle away but Up has him pinned against the cage.
Sigalingging wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Up keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sigalingging's efforts to push away.
Sigalingging tries to break free but Up pushes him back against the cage.
Sigalingging blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sigalingging has had enough of the clinch but Up keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Sigalingging breaks from the clinch.
Up wants to clinch up but Sigalingging keeps it at a distance.
Up tries to clinch but Sigalingging moves out of range.
Sigalingging swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Up forces Sigalingging back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
Up has Sigalingging pressed against the cage, preventing Sigalingging from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sigalingging working hard to break the clinch.
A short right from Up on the inside.
Sigalingging can't break the clinch.
Up tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Up lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Up fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sigalingging can't break the clinch.
Up misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sigalingging blocking some punches.
Up has Sigalingging pressed against the cage, preventing Sigalingging from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Up misses with a hook from the clinch.
Up lands a shoulder strike.
Up scores with a nice hook to the head.
Up tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Up lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sigalingging being controlled against the cage.
Sigalingging blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Back Up dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R2#
Up is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Back Up is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sigalingging misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Sigalingging throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Decent striking displayed by Sigalingging there.
Sigalingging looks to throw the jab but Up is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sigalingging misses with a looping left.
Up wants to clinch.
It looked like Sigalingging wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Up uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sigalingging.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Up has eaten all the pies!
Up tries to clinch up.
Sigalingging avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sigalingging throwing a counter right hand but Up manages to avoid it.
Sigalingging throws a head kick that misses
and Up counters with a straight right hand.
Sigalingging throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Up was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Up avoids the head kick by Sigalingging. #CL2#
Up gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sigalingging wants to get back to striking at distance but Up won't allow it. #T2#
Sigalingging has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sigalingging wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Sigalingging's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Up gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Up tries to clinch but Sigalingging is having none of it. #CL2#
Up closes the distance and pushes Sigalingging back into the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sigalingging looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Sigalingging manages to break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jethro Sigalingging showed his dominance in that final round.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 19:19
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 19:19
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 19:19

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: DMMA 395: Karj v Zimmerman
Date: Feb 22, 2025

#R1#
Kay staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Fukumitsu.
Kay avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fukumitsu catches Kay with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fukumitsu moves in looking to clinch but Kay pushes him off.
Fukumitsu throws a one two combo. #CL2#
Fukumitsu has closed the distance and engaged Kay in a clinch.
Kay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fukumitsu's coach down at Gold Samurai\'s Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Fukumitsu's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kay lands a shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Kay as the two fighters clinch.
Fukumitsu blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kay creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fukumitsu blocks an uppercut.
Fukumitsu misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kay looking for a takedown.
Kay lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fukumitsu has a couple of punches blocked by Kay.
Fukumitsu lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Fukumitsu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fukumitsu prevents a body shot from Kay.
Fukumitsu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kay backwards.
Kay misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Kay.
Fukumitsu blocks an uppercut.
Fukumitsu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kay wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fukumitsu throws a head punch that misses.
Kay misses with a punch on the inside.
Fukumitsu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fukumitsu blocks an uppercut.
Fukumitsu stops a takedown attempt from Kay.
Kay struggles to land a body shot inside as Fukumitsu controls his hands.
Fukumitsu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Fukumitsu breaks from the clinch.
Kay with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fukumitsu counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lars Kay. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Kay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fukumitsu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fukumitsu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kay manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Kay closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fukumitsu did well to prevent Kay getting side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fukumitsu is trying to stand up here but Kay is controlling him well.
Kay thows a huge punch but Fukumitsu dodges it nicely.
Kay prevents Fukumitsu from standing back up.
Kay has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kay throws a strike but Fukumitsu avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T3#
Fukumitsu wants to get back to his feet but Kay is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Fukumitsu moves into the clinch successfully.
Kay blocking some punches.
Kay can't get the takedown.
Fukumitsu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fukumitsu swings wildly with an uppercut but Kay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fukumitsu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kay backwards.
Kay blocking some punches.
Fukumitsu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fukumitsu working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Fukumitsu throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kay creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Kay manages to break the clinch.
Fukumitsu moves in looking to clinch but Kay pushes him off.
Kay throws a jab but it's blocked by Fukumitsu.
Kay throws out a loose jab but Fukumitsu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fukumitsu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fukumitsu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kay.
Kay appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fukumitsu moves away.
Kay throws a poor cross that misses
and Fukumitsu counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kay takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT2#It looks like Lars Kay has been cut.
Fukumitsu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fukumitsu drops his hands momentarily and Kay takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fukumitsu is looking to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lars Kay's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kay uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fukumitsu.
Kay appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kay defending well as Fukumitsu loads up on a big left hand.
Kay digs a good body shot into Fukumitsu's ribs.
Kay misses with a looping right.
Kay looks to land a right hand but Fukumitsu moved out of range.
Fukumitsu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kay was well out of range. Poor timing from Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu throws an overhand right that lands on Kay's shoulder, as Kay tries to avoid the shot.
Kay half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fukumitsu throws an overhand right that lands on Kay's shoulder, as Kay tries to avoid the shot.
Fukumitsu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Kay manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fukumitsu on his heels. He'll look to pass Fukumitsu's guard now, I'm sure.
Fukumitsu wants to stand but Kay is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kay's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kay works over Fukumitsu with some ground and pound from guard.
Kay working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Kay is working Fukumitsu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fukumitsu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kay is controlling him.
Kay scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kay is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fukumitsu wants to stand up but Kay is controlling him.
Kay works over Fukumitsu with some ground and pound from guard.
Fukumitsu is looking to stand up but Kay isn't so interested in that idea.
Lars Kay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kay keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fukumitsu's head.
Kay postures up and lands a big shot to Fukumitsu's brow.
Fukumitsu wants to stand and escape but Kay is having none of it. #T2#
Kay landing with the ground and pound.
Fukumitsu wants to get back to his feet but Kay is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kay chips away with some ground and pound.
Fukumitsu keeping full guard, as Kay tries to pass.
Fukumitsu wants to stand and escape but Kay is having none of it.
Kay will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fukumitsu tries to close the distance and clinch but Kay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kay scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fukumitsu in his tracks.
Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kay misses with a wild body shot.
Kay misses with an uppercut. Fukumitsu saw that one coming.
Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kay slips a straight right by Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu throws a hook to the side of Kay's head but Kay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fukumitsu is looking to clinch.
Kay misses with a left hand
enabling Fukumitsu to counter with a crisp jab.
Fukumitsu throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Kay counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ground and pound from Kay.
Fukumitsu pushes Kay off looking to stand but Kay dives back in and keeps control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kay connects with a nice short shot to Fukumitsu's temple. #T4#
Kay stops Fukumitsu from getting back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kay missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kay drops an elbow to the side of Fukumitsu's head.
Kay working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fukumitsu is trying to stand.
Kay scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've been hearing that Kay has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kay prevents Fukumitsu from standing back up.
Kay working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kay seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lars Kay dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lars Kay's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kay swats away the attempt to clinch by Fukumitsu.
Jab from Kay.
Fukumitsu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kay manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kay moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kay fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fukumitsu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fukumitsu misses with a hook. Kay ducked under it nicely.
No luck for Kay with that takedown attempt.
Fukumitsu might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Kay as he connects with a hook.
Fukumitsu throws a shot from downtown. Kay moves away and avoids it.
Fukumitsu throws an overhand right that lands on Kay's shoulder, as Kay tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Kay ducks under a wild hook from Fukumitsu.
Kay misses with a looping left.
Fukumitsu with a nice cross.#CL2#
Fukumitsu moves into range and clinches up with Kay.
Fukumitsu throws a punch but it's blocked by Kay.
Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fukumitsu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fukumitsu lands a shoulder strike.
Kay is trying to drag Fukumitsu to the mat but Fukumitsu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kay tries for a takedown but Fukumitsu manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lars Kay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kay scores with a shot to the side of Fukumitsu's head.
Fukumitsu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kay backwards.
Fukumitsu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kay backwards.
A short left from Fukumitsu. #T2##BC2#
Fukumitsu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fukumitsu tries to close the distance and clinch but Kay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fukumitsu tries to clinch up.
Kay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fukumitsu scores with a shot to the body.
Fukumitsu throws an overhand right that lands on Kay's shoulder, as Kay tries to avoid the shot.
Fukumitsu walks into a straight right hand from Kay.
Fukumitsu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kay lands with a good body shot.
Kay connects with a body shot that sends Fukumitsu's belly button to the back.
Kay pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Fukumitsu clinches up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Kay.
Kay can't find room to land a body shot as Fukumitsu controls the action.
Kay working aggressively here. #T3#
Fukumitsu swings wildly with an uppercut but Kay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fukumitsu misses with some punches.
Kay wants a takedown.
Fukumitsu misses with a knee to the head.
Kay misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fukumitsu blocks an uppercut.
Kay is working for takedown but Fukumitsu is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Fukumitsu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kay on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kay circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fukumitsu throws a jab when Kay was well out of range.
Kay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kay shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fukumitsu defends it nicely.#T4#
Fukumitsu tries to clinch up.
Kay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Kay misses.
Fukumitsu throws an overhand right that lands on Kay's shoulder, as Kay tries to avoid the shot.
Fukumitsu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kay has time to react.
Fukumitsu lands a lovely overhand right.
Fukumitsu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fukumitsu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kay tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fukumitsu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Good standup being displayed there by Kay as he connects with a hook.
Kay connects with a body shot.
Kay misses with a straight right.
Fukumitsu throws out a counter right but Kay avoids it with no problem.
Kay throws an off balance right hand
and Fukumitsu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fukumitsu has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu!

Event: Apex Series 2
Date: Feb 22, 2025

#R1#
Campos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nilo manages to avoid it.
Nilo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Campos lunges at Nilo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nilo's hand.
Nilo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nilo avoids the body shot from Campos.
Nilo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Campos finds it's way round the side to connect with Nilo's head.
A punch lands to the side of Campos 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nilo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nilo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nilo throws a hook but Campos avoids it easily.
Campos misses with a hook. Nilo ducked under it nicely.
Nilo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Campos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ezequiel Campos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campos moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Campos throws the left hand but Nilo avoids the punch easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Campos misses with a body punch
and Nilo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Nilo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick by Campos misses
and Nilo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1##CL2#
Nilo instigates a clinch.
Nilo lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Nilo.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nilo.
Nilo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Campos is looking to break free of the clinch but Nilo has double underhooks.
Nilo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Campos is trying to force a seperation but Nilo has the dominant position.
Nilo lands a nice shot to the body.
Campos trying to stall but Nilo improves his position.
Campos misses with an elbow strike.
Nilo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nilo prevents Campos from breaking the clinch.
Nilo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Campos has had enough of the clinch but Nilo keeps him there for the moment.
Nilo keeps control of Campos as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nilo lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Campos.
Nilo is working Campos over against the cage.
Campos trying to stall but Nilo improves his position.
Nilo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Campos's efforts to push away.
Campos looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Campos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nilo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nilo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Campos has time to react.
Campos misses with a right hand
and Nilo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Campos thinking.
Campos staying out of range there.
Campos is looking to counter punch.
Nilo missing with a left hand there. Campos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nilo lands a nice shot that snaps Campos's head back.
Good shot there by Nilo.
Nilo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Campos ducks under a wild hook from Nilo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Augusto Nilo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
The crowd cheers as Nilo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Campos doesn't seem phased though.
Nilo might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nilo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Campos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Campos slips a jab from Nilo.
Nilo throws the left hand but Campos avoids the punch easily.
Campos scores with the left hand. Nilo knows he should have avoided that one.
Augusto Nilo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nilo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Campos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Campos throws an off balance right hand
and Nilo counters with a stiff right hand.
Nilo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Campos misses with a body kick.
Campos misses with an uppercut. Nilo saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Campos moves out of range as Nilo strikes.#CL2#
Nilo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Campos, pushing him back against the cage.
Campos is trying to break the clinch but Nilo has him pressed against the cage.
Campos is trying to break the clinch but Nilo has him pressed against the cage. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nilo.
Nilo cracks Campos with a nice body shot.
Campos has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Campos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Campos working hard to break the clinch.
Campos tries to break the clinch but Nilo is controlling the position.
Nilo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Campos has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nilo swings wildly with an uppercut but Campos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nilo misses with a body punch.
Nilo lands a nice shot to the body.
Campos looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nilo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Campos.
Nilo lands a right hand.
Nilo lands a shot to the body.
Campos tries to break free but Nilo pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Nilo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nilo tries to throw a body punch but Campos avoids it by throwing Nilo back against the cage.
Nilo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Campos wants to get back to striking at distance but Nilo won't allow it.
A short uppercut from Nilo.
Campos tries to circle away but Nilo has him pinned against the cage.
Nilo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Campos looking to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Campos.
Nilo lands with a light punch inside.
Nilo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nilo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Campos taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nilo digs a right hand underneath Campos's ribcage. Campos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nilo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nilo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nilo throws a punch but it's blocked by Campos.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Augusto Nilo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nilo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Campos throws a nice looking combination but Nilo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Campos pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Campos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nilo.
An attempted straight right counter from Campos misses the target.
Nilo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nilo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Campos is looking to counter punch.
Nilo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nilo takes one on the button.
Campos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nilo was well out of range. Poor timing from Campos.
Campos slips under a jab from Nilo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campos lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Nilo has managed to clinch.
Campos looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Campos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right from Nilo on the inside. #T1#
Campos tries to break the clinch but Nilo is controlling the position.
Good body shot from Nilo.
Nilo lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Campos breaks the clinch.
Campos misses the shot to the body.
Campos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Campos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nilo wants to clinch up but Campos keeps it at a distance.
A jab from Campos misses. #CL2#
Campos tries to keep at a distance but Nilo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nilo lands a body punch.
Nilo scores with a nice hook to the head.
A body shot lands from Nilo.
Nilo lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
Nilo can't find room to land a body shot as Campos controls the action.
Nilo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Campos backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nilo can't find room to land a body shot as Campos controls the action.
Nilo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nilo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nilo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nilo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nilo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Campos wants to break free but Nilo has control.
Nilo struggles to land a body shot inside as Campos controls his hands.
Nilo throws a punch but it's blocked by Campos.
Campos can't break the clinch.
Campos blocks an uppercut.
Nilo working aggressively here.
Nilo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ezequiel Campos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nilo has a couple of punches blocked by Campos.
Campos misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Augusto Nilo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nilo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Augusto Nilo!

Event: Sunrise 15
Date: Feb 22, 2025

#R1#
Van Manhoef throws a leg kick that is checked
and DuVicius counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Van Manhoef looks to throw a body kick
and DuVicius connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Van Manhoef throws a head kick that misses.
DuVicius is looking to counter the offense by Van Manhoef and move into the clinch.
Van Manhoef dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Manhoef throws a leg kick
and DuVicius counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Manhoef tries a head kick but it misses.
DuVicius thinks about countering with a body kick.
Van Manhoef ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DuVicius moves away.
DuVicius appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
DuVicius circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
DuVicius clinches up with Van Manhoef and pushes him back against the ropes.
DuVicius definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Van Manhoef misses with a hook to the ribs.
DuVicius lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Van Manhoef doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Van Manhoef.
DuVicius lands a hook that snaps the head of Van Manhoef backwards.
Van Manhoef has a couple of punches blocked by DuVicius.
DuVicius working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Van Manhoef doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DuVicius scores with a hook to the body.
DuVicius lands with a right to the head.
Van Manhoef tries to work over DuVicius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DuVicius lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Van Manhoef scores with a nice short uppercut.
Van Manhoef looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
DuVicius works on Van Manhoef's body with a couple of short punches.
DuVicius can't find room to land a body shot as Van Manhoef controls the action.
DuVicius can't find room to land a body shot as Van Manhoef controls the action.
A right hand to the body from DuVicius.
Van Manhoef looks winded!
Van Manhoef tries to work over DuVicius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for DuVicius.
DuVicius softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from DuVicius.
DuVicius blocking some punches.
Van Manhoef working aggressively here. #T2#
DuVicius misses with a punch to the body.
DuVicius cracks Van Manhoef with a nice body shot.
DuVicius lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Van Manhoef throws a head punch that misses.
DuVicius lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from DuVicius.
DuVicius lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
DuVicius lands with a light punch inside.
DuVicius lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Van Manhoef misses with a body punch.
Van Manhoef misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from DuVicius.
DuVicius lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from DuVicius. #ROC#Van Manhoef is rocked!
DuVicius stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Van Manhoef is still on wobbly legs! Can DuVicius finish him?
A quick uppercut on the inside from DuVicius.
DuVicius lands a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from DuVicius on the inside.
DuVicius is leaning against Van Manhoef and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
DuVicius makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, DuVicius creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
DuVicius creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Van Manhoef crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Van Manhoef face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! DuVicius takes it with a brutal technical knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Jakul DuVicius!
Jakul DuVicius retains his middleweight title!
Jakul DuVicius decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Apex Series 2
Date: Feb 22, 2025

#R1#
Sabet displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spence throws out the jab.
Sabet throws a sloppy head kick and Spence moves out of range easily.
Spence moves out of range of the body kick.#CL2#
Sabet has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sabet lands a knee to the body. #BC#
Spence's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Sabet instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Sabet manages to break the clinch.
Sabet takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A swing and a miss from Sabet.
Spence rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sabet counters with a left and a right that stings Spence.
Sabet dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Spence. That did some damage!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD#
Spence cracks Sabet with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the cage! Can Sabet get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Sabet looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!#ROC#Sabet is rocked!
A nice leg kick from Sabet, right into the meat of the thigh.
Spence connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Sabet out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Timothy Spence!

Event: TUF Testers
Date: Feb 19, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Up clinches up against the cage.
Up lands a left hand that snaps the head of Belluci backwards.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Up has eaten all the pies!
A frustrated look appears on Belluci's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Belluci can't break the clinch.
Up tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Belluci is trying to break free.
Up tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Up lands a hook to the side of the head.
Belluci tries to break free but Up pushes him back against the cage.
Belluci wants to break free but Up has control.
Belluci can't break the clinch.
A short right from Up on the inside.
Belluci blocks an uppercut.
Up working aggressively here.
Belluci is trying to push Up away but Up has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Belluci blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Up lands with a right to the head.
Up softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Belluci wants to break free but Up has control.
Belluci wants to get back to striking at distance but Up won't allow it.
Belluci wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Belluci wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Up has him pressed against the cage.
Belluci blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Belluci wants to get back to striking at distance but Up won't allow it.
Up prevents Belluci from breaking the clinch.
Belluci blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Belluci letting Up take a breather here.
Belluci wants to break the clinch but can't.
A right hook to the body lands for Up.
Up gets through Belluci's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Up goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Belluci blocks a body shot from Up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Up.
Up lands a hook to the side of the head.
Up lands an uppercut.
Up throws a punch but it's blocked by Belluci.
Belluci wants to get back to striking at distance but Up won't allow it.
A left hand lands to the body for Up.
A short right from Up on the inside.
Belluci blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Belluci tries to break the clinch but Up is controlling the position.
A shot in the inside from Up.
Up lands with a left to the head.
Up lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Up taking a breather.
Up digs a right hand into Belluci's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Belluci's gas tank.
Belluci tries to break free but Up pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Belluci wants to break free but Up has control.
Up prevents Belluci from breaking the clinch.
Belluci blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Up.
Up lands a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Up.
Belluci working hard to break the clinch.
Up works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Belluci looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Belluci can't break the clinch.
Belluci blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Up.
Belluci blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Belluci tries to circle away but Up has him pinned against the cage.
Up misses with some punches.
Up tries to throw a body punch but Belluci avoids it by throwing Up back against the cage.
Up scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Up fails to land.
Belluci blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Up throws a punch but it's blocked by Belluci.
Belluci tries to break the clinch but Up is controlling the position.
Up lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Belluci wants to get back to striking at distance but Up won't allow it.
Belluci is trying to break free.
Up lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Belluci or not.
Belluci blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Up creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Belluci can't break the clinch.
Belluci wants to get back to striking at distance but Up won't allow it.
Up lands a hook to the side of the head.
Belluci blocking some punches.
Up lands with a light punch inside.
Up has a couple of punches blocked by Belluci.
Belluci wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Up has him pressed against the cage.
Up lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Up lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Belluci backwards.
Belluci is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Up.
Up scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Up keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Belluci's efforts to push away.
Belluci's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Belluci is trying to push Up away but Up has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Belluci looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T4#
A hook to the body from Up.
Up misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Up lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belluci is trying to push Up away but Up has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nice body punch from Up - that landed with a thud.
Belluci is breathing heavily.
Up lands a shoulder strike.
Up throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bellucis head.
Up lands a shoulder strike.
Up working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Up scores with a shot to the side of Belluci's head.
Up lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Up.
Up tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Up lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Up lands a right hand.
Up gets through Belluci's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Belluci working hard to break the clinch.
Belluci is looking to break free of the clinch but Up has double underhooks.
Belluci blocking some punches.
A short right from Up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Up lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Up lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Back Up dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Up moves into the clinch successfully.
Belluci wants to break the clinch but can't.
Belluci has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Up scores with a shot to the side of Belluci's head.
Up misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Up misses with a punch on the inside.
Belluci managing to block the knees to the body from Up.
Up tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Belluci's elbow.
Belluci is trying to break the clinch but Up is controlling him.
Belluci is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Belluci wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Up misses with a short punch on the inside.
Up has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Belluci blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Up throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bellucis head.
Up throws a punch but it's blocked by Belluci.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Up throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bellucis head.
Belluci is trying to force a seperation but Up has the dominant position.
Belluci tries to break free but Up pushes him back against the cage.
Up lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Belluci wants to break free but Up has control.
Up stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Belluci blocking some punches. #T1#
Up keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Belluci's efforts to push away.
Belluci can't break the clinch.
Up throws a punch but it's blocked by Belluci.
Up lands an uppercut.
Up makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Up swings wildly with an uppercut but Belluci uses good head movement to avoid it.
Up working aggressively here.
Up pushes Belluci back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Up.
Belluci takes a shot to the head.
Belluci blocks a body shot from Up.
Up lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Belluci or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right from Up on the inside.
Up has Belluci pressed against the cage, preventing Belluci from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Up softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Belluci looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Up misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Up.
Up lands an uppercut.
Belluci wants to get back to striking at distance but Up won't allow it. #T2#
Up struggles to land a body shot inside as Belluci controls his hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Up lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Up leaning his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Up.
Up throws a head punch that misses.
Up misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Up.
Up can't find room to land a body shot as Belluci controls the action.
Belluci is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Belluci is trying to force a seperation but Up has the dominant position.
Belluci tries to circle away but Up has him pinned against the cage.
Up lands a shoulder strike.
Up lands a hook that snaps the head of Belluci backwards.
Belluci working hard to break the clinch.
Belluci wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Up throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bellucis head.
Belluci blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Belluci blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Up.
Up misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Up misses with a hook from the clinch.
Belluci working hard to break the clinch.
Belluci is trying to push Up away but Up has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Belluci has had enough of the clinch but Up keeps him there for the moment.
Up lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Belluci blocks an uppercut.
Belluci working hard to break the clinch.
Belluci looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Up lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Up misses with a punch to the body.
Belluci is trying to push Up away but Up has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Up lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from Up.
Belluci takes a shot to the head.
Up lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Up.
Belluci is trying to push Up away but Up has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Up presses Belluci against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Up gets through Belluci's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Up fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Belluci's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Belluci's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Up fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Up lands an uppercut.
Belluci's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Up working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Belluci blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Up.
Up goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Back Up seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Up misses with a short punch on the inside.
Up lands a hook that snaps the head of Belluci backwards.
Up lands a left hand that snaps the head of Belluci backwards.
Belluci blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Up can't find room to land a body shot as Belluci controls the action.
Belluci is trying to break the clinch but Up is controlling him.
Up throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short left from Up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Up.
Up can't find room to land a body shot as Belluci controls the action.
Up misses with a punch on the inside.
Belluci is trying to force a seperation but Up has the dominant position.
Up lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Back Up showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3##CL2#
Up gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Belluci is trying to force a seperation but Up has the dominant position.
Belluci has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Belluci's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Up throws a head punch that misses.
Up scores with a nice hook to the head.
Up scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Up on the inside.
Up misses with a punch on the inside.
Up works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Up.
Belluci can't break the clinch.
Up scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Up working aggressively here.
Up prevents Belluci from breaking the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Up lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Belluci backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Up fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Up throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bellucis head.
Belluci blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Belluci wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Belluci tries to break free but Up pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Up creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Belluci tries to circle away but Up has him pinned against the cage.
Belluci tries to break the clinch but Up is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Belluci's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Up misses with the head strike.
Up has a couple of punches blocked by Belluci.
Belluci wants to get back to striking at distance but Up won't allow it.
Up misses with some punches.
Up is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Up lands a hook to the side of the head.
Belluci wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Up.
Belluci tries to break the clinch but Up is controlling the position.
Up swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Belluci blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Up creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Up lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Belluci blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Back Up is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Up misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Up.
Belluci wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Up lands with a light punch inside.
Belluci is trying to break the clinch but Up has him pressed against the cage.
Up lands a hook that snaps the head of Belluci backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Up keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Belluci's efforts to push away.
Belluci takes a shot to the head.
Up keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Belluci's efforts to push away.
Belluci blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Belluci wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Belluci tries to circle away but Up has him pinned against the cage.
Belluci wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Belluci wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Up keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Belluci's efforts to push away.
Belluci tries to break the clinch but Up is controlling the position.
Up keeps control of Belluci as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Up scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Up has a couple of punches blocked by Belluci.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Belluci.
Up lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Up has Belluci pressed against the cage, preventing Belluci from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4#
Up lands a shot to the body.
Up keeps control of Belluci as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Belluci is looking to break free of the clinch but Up has double underhooks.
Belluci can't break the clinch.
Belluci can't break the clinch.
Belluci wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Up has him pressed against the cage.
Belluci working hard to break the clinch.
Belluci is trying to break free.
Belluci is trying to break the clinch but Up has him pressed against the cage.
Belluci is trying to force a seperation but Up has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Belluci's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Belluci is trying to force a seperation but Up has the dominant position.
Agildo Belluci has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Up keeps control of Belluci as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Back Up comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Up has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 24:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 24:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Back Up!

Event: FREAKSHOW 6
Date: Feb 19, 2025

#R1#
Manning moves forwards but Hardin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hardin works Manning's body with a nice hook.
Hardin scores with a sloppy right hand. Manning should have avoided that one. #KD2#
Hardin lands a big uppercut and Manning crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Manning looks OK. Hardin waves Manning back to his feet!#ROC2#Manning is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardin throws an uppercut from hell that sends Manning clean off his feet! He's out cold! Hardin stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jamison Hardin!

Event: ENIGMA 241
Date: Feb 16, 2025

#R1#
Ripley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sidor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ripley manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Ripley misses.
Sidor shoots in for a takedown but Ripley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ripley swinging wildly here.
Ripley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ripley avoids the head kick by Sidor.
Sidor seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sidor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ripley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sidor moves away.
Sidor throws a body shot but no joy.
Ripley lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sidor.
Sidor taking a breather here. #T1#
Sidor prevents Ripley from escaping the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sidor seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ripley for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Sidor has hold of Ripley's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Ripley tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Sidor cranks the arm and Ripley screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Ripley, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Wawrzyniec Sidor!

Event: Sunrise 14
Date: Feb 15, 2025

#R1#
Lowry misses with an uppercut.
Lowry will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Donk. Lowry catches Hao Ming right on the button with a cross.
Lowry ducks under a wild hook from Hao Ming.
Lowry darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lowry throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Hao Ming misses the target.
Lowry buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hao Ming looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Hao Ming misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lowry has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
That kick from Lowry tenderised Hao Ming's leg. Hao Ming is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lowry with the inside leg kick.
Lowry misses with a left hand
and Hao Ming counters with a left to the body.
Lowry with a nice cross.
Lowry connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lowry avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lowry is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hao Ming.
Hao Ming blocks a head kick by Lowry.
Hao Ming swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hao Ming lands a really nice looking cross but Lowry seems unphased.
Lowry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hao Ming tries to clinch but Lowry moves out of range. #T1#
Hao Ming moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Hao Ming forces Lowry back against the ropes and clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lowry goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hao Ming lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hao Ming lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lowry with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lowry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lowry lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lowry struggles to land a body shot inside as Hao Ming controls his hands.
Hao Ming avoiding damage as Lowry throws knees to the body.
Hao Ming misses with a punch on the inside.
Hao Ming blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lowry connects with a knee to the head.
Hao Ming scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hao Ming is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Hao Ming lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hao Ming avoiding damage as Lowry throws knees to the body.
Lowry can't find room to land a body shot as Hao Ming controls the action.
Lowry blocking some punches.
Lowry lands a knee to the head.
Lowry throws a punch but it's blocked by Hao Ming. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Hao Ming fails to land.
Lowry throws a head punch that misses.
Lowry tries to land a knee to the head but Hao Ming blocks with his arms.
Hao Ming misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hao Ming misses with some punches.
Hao Ming blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lowry is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hao Ming is defending well for now.
Lowry misses with a knee to the head.
Hao Ming lands a left hand.
Hao Ming blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hao Ming avoiding damage as Lowry throws knees to the body.
Lowry blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hao Ming misses with some punches.
Lowry is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hao Ming is defending well for now.
Lowry tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hao Ming avoids it.
Lowry takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Hao Ming breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lowry swings for the body but Hao Ming moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hao Ming looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lowry digs a good hook to Hao Ming's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Scottie Lowry dominated that round.
That's time! Hao Ming's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Lowry tries to land a front kick but Hao Ming steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lowry throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lowry lands a leg kick that knocks Hao Ming off balance momentarily.
Hao Ming misses with the combination.
Hao Ming lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lowry backs up against the ropes.
Lowry lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hao Ming keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lowry.
Hao Ming works the jab nicely.
Hao Ming uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lowry.
Lowry misses with a hook.#CL2#
Lowry darts in and clinches Hao Ming up against the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Hao Ming on the inside.
Hao Ming blocks an uppercut.
Lowry missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Hao Ming's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lowry ducks under a wild hook from Hao Ming.
Scottie Lowry seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lowry looks to land a left hand but Hao Ming moved out of range nicely.
Lowry fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T1#
Hao Ming staying out of range there.
Lowry throws a hook but Hao Ming avoids it easily.
Hao Ming throws a hook to the side of Lowry's head but Lowry sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lowry loads up on a big right hand but Hao Ming slips the punch.
Hao Ming is looking for a counter combo.
Hao Ming moves out of range as Lowry strikes.
Hao Ming clobbers Lowry with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hao Ming lands with an uppercut that bounces Lowry off the ropes and back into range.
Hao Ming looks to land a right hand but Lowry moved out of range.
Lowry lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hao Ming throws a looping overhand right but Lowry ducks down to avoid it.
Lowry misses with a hook.
Scottie Lowry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Lowry tries to keep at a distance but Hao Ming has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hao Ming blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Hao Ming breaks the clinch.
Lowry throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hao Ming swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hao Ming takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lowry steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hao Ming.
The fighters circling - Hao Ming throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hao Ming misses with a hook.#T2#
A jab from Hao Ming misses.
Hao Ming avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Hao Ming misses the target.
Lowry scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lowry misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lowry uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hao Ming.
Lowry finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hao Ming's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hao Ming duly obliges.
Hao Ming moves out of range as Lowry strikes.
Hao Ming is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lowry throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lowry fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hao Ming.
Lowry lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hao Ming defending well as Lowry loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Hao Ming misses the target.
Lowry misses with an uppercut. Hao Ming saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hao Ming loads up on a big right hand but Lowry slips the punch.
Lowry lands a head shot.
Lowry takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2#
Lowry pushes Hao Ming up against the ropes in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Scottie Lowry will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Hao Ming's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Lowry throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lowry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lowry feints and then cracks Hao Ming's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hao Ming down.
Lowry throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lowry tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hao Ming lands a jab to the nose.
Lowry shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hao Ming takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lowry scoring well with a low kick there.
Lowry throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Lowry misses the target.
Hao Ming swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big left from Hao Ming misses.
Lowry scores with a hook to the body. Hao Ming takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lowry uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hao Ming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lowry.
Lowry lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hao Ming backs up against the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hao Ming fails with an attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Lowry was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hao Ming shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hao Ming slips a straight right by Lowry.
Hao Ming uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lowry.#T1#
Lowry keeps the fight on the outside.
Lowry cracks Hao Ming with an open hand slap.
Hao Ming misses with a hook. Lowry ducked under it nicely.
Hao Ming missing with a left hand there. Lowry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lowry misses with a body kick.
Hao Ming slips a straight right by Lowry.
Lowry throws a jab but it's blocked by Hao Ming.
Hao Ming tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lowry swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hao Ming tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Lowry manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lowry lands with a cross.
Lowry moves away from the strike by Hao Ming.
Hao Ming swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lowry displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hao Ming throws out the jab.
Lowry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hao Ming manages to avoid it.
Lowry throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hao Ming counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lowry. That's going to slow Hao Ming down.
Lowry has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lowry tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lowry takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hao Ming misses with a straight right. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hao Ming looks to throw the jab but Lowry is out of range.
Lowry throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lowry. That's going to slow Hao Ming down.
Hao Ming avoids the body shot from Lowry.
Lowry cracks Hao Ming with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lowry misses with a head kick.
Hao Ming throws a big shot that misses.
Lowry throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little feinted left hand from Hao Ming on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hao Ming throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lowry on the side of the head.
Lowry throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Hao Ming misses the target.
Lowry connects with a single shot there.#CL#
Hao Ming has managed to clinch. #BC#
Hao Ming breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hao Ming lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lowry throws a wild body kick that Hao Ming sees coming a mile off.
Hao Ming looks to land a combination. Lowry sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#ROC#Lowry is rocked!
Hao Ming is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lowry misses with a kick to the body
and Hao Ming counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lowry is still on wobbly legs! Can Hao Ming finish him?
Lowry ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Scottie Lowry really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Lowry scores with a hook.
Lowry seems to have recovered his senses.
Hao Ming takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lowry, as that shot connected.
Lowry throws a jab when Hao Ming was well out of range.
Hao Ming is looking to counter punch.
Hao Ming tries a head kick but it misses.
Lowry needs to keep his hands up - Hao Ming had a free shot at his head there.
Nice jab there from Hao Ming.
Lowry throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lowry fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lowry misses with a body shot.
Hao Ming swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lowry misses with a hook. Hao Ming ducked under it nicely.
Lowry slips a straight right by Hao Ming.
Lowry throws a nice looking combination but Hao Ming bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lowry throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lowry misses with a hook to the body
and Hao Ming counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lowry throws a wild body kick that Hao Ming sees coming a mile off.
A swing and a miss from Hao Ming.
Lowry throws a hook to the side of Hao Ming's head but Hao Ming sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lowry with a jab.#T1#
Lowry misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hao Ming pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hao Ming swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lowry throws a head kick that misses.
Lowry slips a straight right by Hao Ming.
Lowry looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lowry throws a jab when Hao Ming was well out of range.
Hao Ming misses with a straight right.
Lowry tries to land a front kick but Hao Ming steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lowry misses with a shot to the body
and Hao Ming connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lowry misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hao Ming misses with a straight right.
Lowry looks for the body kick but Hao Ming saw that one coming.
Lowry pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hao Ming back to the ropes. Lowry follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lowry moves out of range of the strikes.
Lowry jabs Hao Ming to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hao Ming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lowry bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Lowry keeps the fight on the outside.
Lowry moves away from the strike by Hao Ming.
Lowry throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hao Ming is looking to counter punch.
Lowry misses with a head kick.
Lowry swats away the attempt to clinch by Hao Ming.
Hao Ming jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lowry scores with a hook to the body. Hao Ming takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hao Ming fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lowry avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hao Ming checks a leg kick nicely.
Hao Ming throws the left hand but Lowry avoids the punch easily.
Lowry scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hao Ming doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hao Ming throws a hook but Lowry avoids it easily.
Lowry misses with a lunging right hand
and Hao Ming counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Lowry gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hao Ming lands a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Scottie Lowry will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Lowry tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Hao Ming manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Hao Ming misses the target.
Hao Ming looks to land a combination but Lowry avoids it well.
Lowry stalks Hao Ming and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hao Ming's face. Hao Ming staggers backwards, shaken.
Lowry lands with an uppercut that bounces Hao Ming off the ropes and back into range.#CL2#
Lowry pushes Hao Ming up against the ropes in a clinch.
Lowry misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hao Ming.
Lowry misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hao Ming tries a body shot but Lowry blocks it. #BC#
Hao Ming breaks from the clinch.
Lowry wants to clinch.
Lowry throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lowry takes a swing at Hao Ming's ribcage but misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hao Ming.
Lowry on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lowry throws a head kick that Hao Ming semi-blocks.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lowry tries to move into range but Hao Ming moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hao Ming scores with the left hand. Lowry knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Lowry swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Hao Ming wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sloppy strikes from Hao Ming. Those never looked like landing.
Lowry fakes the leg kick and cracks Hao Ming in the body.
Lowry lands with a nice body punch.
Lowry lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hao Ming at a distance.
Lowry fails to land with a series of punches.
Lowry tries to clinch but Hao Ming is having none of it.
Hao Ming moves in looking to clinch but Lowry pushes him off.
Lowry has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lowry lands a right hook to the body.
Hao Ming throws a looping overhand right but Lowry ducks down to avoid it.
Hao Ming lands a right and a left and another right! Lowry goes down! Oh, he's in big, big trouble! 3,4,5,6,7,8... he's up to one knee... 9,10! He can't beat the count - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Fung Hao Ming!
Fung Hao Ming is the new lightweight champion!
Fung Hao Ming thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Just Fight 1
Date: Feb 15, 2025

#R1#
Gomi throws a hook but Zemin avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Zemin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gomi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zemin.
Zemin on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL#
Gomi gets tackled into the cage by Zemin. Zemin maintains the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Zemin fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Zemin.
Zemin pushes Gomi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zemin lands with a right to the head.
Zemin lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Zemin.
A short uppercut from Zemin.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gomi blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Gomi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Zemin doesn't manage to clinch there - Gomi circles away.
Zemin wants to clinch up but Gomi keeps it at a distance.
Gomi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zemin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gold Samurai\'s Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Zemin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zemin slips under a jab from Gomi.
Zemin avoids the body shot from Gomi.
Zemin throws a nice looking combination but Gomi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zemin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gomi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zemin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zemin closes the distance but Gomi moves to the side
and Gomi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Unang Zemin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zemin throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Gomi to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Zemin closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
Zemin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zemin.
Gomi tries to circle away but Zemin has him pinned against the cage.
Gomi managing to block the knees to the body from Zemin.
Zemin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zemin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zemin swings wildly with an uppercut but Gomi uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zemin keeps control of Gomi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gomi blocks an uppercut.
Gomi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zemin has him pressed against the cage.
Gomi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T3#
Zemin lands with a short shot to the head.
Gomi blocking some punches.
Come on Zemin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Zemin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zemin lands an uppercut.
Zemin effectively controlling the action here.
Zemin controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Zemin for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T4##BC2#
Gomi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zemin blocks a jab.#CL#
Zemin clinches with his opponent.
Zemin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gomi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gomi has had enough of the clinch but Zemin keeps him there for the moment.
Zemin missing with knees to the body.
Zemin swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Gomi breaks from the clinch.
Gomi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zemin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Unang Zemin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Gomi misses with a right hand
letting Zemin counter with a right hand.
Zemin throws a shot from downtown. Gomi moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Zemin instigates a clinch.
Zemin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gomi being controlled against the cage.
Gomi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zemin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zemin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gomi avoids it.
Unang Zemin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gomi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
Zemin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zemin prevents Gomi from breaking the clinch.
Gomi wants to get back to striking at distance but Zemin won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zemin.
Zemin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gomis head.
Zemin throws a punch but it's blocked by Gomi.
Zemin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gomis head.
Gomi has had enough of the clinch but Zemin keeps him there for the moment.
Zemin scores with a shoulder strike.
Zemin cracks Gomi with a nice body shot.
Zemin avoiding damage.
Zemin lands a right hand. #T2#
Zemin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gomi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gomi.
Zemin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Zemin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gomi is defending well for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gomi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zemin.
Zemin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Gomi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch on the inside from Zemin fails to land.
Zemin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gomi.
Zemin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gomi blocks it with crossed arms.
Zemin lands with a short shot to the head.
Gomi managing to block the knees to the body from Zemin.
Zemin working aggressively here.
Zemin keeps control of Gomi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gomi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zemin throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch on the inside from Zemin fails to land.
Zemin misses with the head strike. #T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zemin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zemin has a couple of punches blocked by Gomi.
Zemin has a couple of punches blocked by Gomi.
Zemin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zemin has Gomi pressed against the cage, preventing Gomi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gomi is trying to force a seperation but Zemin has the dominant position.
Zemin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gomi's efforts to push away.
Zemin pushes Gomi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zemin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gomi backwards.
Zemin pushes off an throws an elbow but Gomi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Zemin gets through Gomi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Unang Zemin dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Gomi takes a swing at Zemin's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Zemin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zemin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gomi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zemin tries to close the distance and clinch but Gomi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gomi circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Zemin clinches with his opponent.
Zemin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gomi can do to turn this around?
Zemin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gomi backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zemin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Zemin misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zemin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zemin.
Zemin working aggressively here.
Gomi takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Zemin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gomi blocks an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Gomi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zemin misses with a punch on the inside.
Zemin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zemin scores with a shot to the side of Gomi's head.
Zemin throws a head punch that misses.
Zemin misses with a knee to the head.
Zemin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zemin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zemin misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Zemin misses with a punch on the inside.
Gomi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zemin misses with some punches.
Zemin misses with the head strike.
Zemin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Zemin has Gomi pressed against the cage, preventing Gomi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gomi has had enough of the clinch but Zemin keeps him there for the moment.
Zemin lands a nice uppercut.
Gomi working hard to break the clinch.
Gomi blocking some punches. #BC2#
Gomi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Gomi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Good shot there by Gomi.
Zemin tries to clinch but Gomi moves out of range.
Gomi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gomi throws a series of punches but Zemin moves out of range.
Zemin slips a jab and a cross from Gomi.
Zemin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Zemin throws a jab but it's blocked by Gomi. #CL#
Zemin forces Gomi back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Zemin fails to land.
Zemin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zemin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gomi avoids it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gomi.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T4#
Gomi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gomi wants to get back to striking at distance but Zemin won't allow it.
Zemin tries to land knees in the clinch but Gomi avoids the damage to the body.
Zemin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gomi backwards.
Zemin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Gomi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zemin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC2#
Gomi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A slow jab from Zemin misses its intended target.
Hiroshi Gomi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Unang Zemin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zemin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gomi circles away quickly and effectively.

And that's the end of the fight!
Unang Zemin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zemin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:26
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Unang Zemin!

Event: ENIGMA 240
Date: Feb 09, 2025

#R1#
Cebula moves out of range as Duck Ki throws a body kick.
Duck Ki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Duck Ki throws a right and a left that Cebula avoids nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cebula is defended easily by Duck Ki.
Duck Ki throws a leg kick but Cebula checks it.
Cebula fails with the takedown.
Duck Ki now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Duck Ki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duck Ki throws a jab but it's blocked by Cebula.
We've been hearing reports that Cebula has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Cebula tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cebula uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duck Ki. #T1##TD#
Cebula drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cebula is putting a hurting on Duck Ki here, landing some big shots from side control.
Cebula controlling the position from side mount.
Cebula trying to control the action but Duck Ki is working from the bottom.
Cebula working away.
Duck Ki is looking for a sweep.
Cebula moves into full mount!
Cebula tries to control but Duck Ki wriggling away. #T2#
Cebula is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Duck Ki can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Duck Ki reaches up to try and control the position but Cebula seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Duck Ki rolls and tries to escape and now Cebula has his back!
Cebula keeps control of the position as Duck Ki tries to break free.
Cebula avoiding Duck Ki 's attempts to control his hands.
Duck Ki is keeping busy.
Cebula gets his hands free as Duck Ki looks to control. #SUB#
Cebula working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Duck Ki is doing well to defend. Cebula seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Duck Ki is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lew Cebula!

Event: SYN 1141 Ryan vs. Tokugawa
Date: Feb 09, 2025

#R1#
A big left from Ekuoba misses.
Fries swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fries ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A cross from Ekuoba lands.
Fries throws a lazy uppercut #KD#
and Ekuoba counters with a nice right hand that sends Fries toppling to the canvas! Fries scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ekuoba finish him?!#ROC#Fries is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Victor Fries has been cut.
Fries misses with a lunging right hand
and Ekuoba rattles Fries with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Fries tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Ekuoba dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Fries stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Essien Ekuoba!

Event: Sunrise 12
Date: Feb 08, 2025

#R1#
Spence lands with a right hand.
A jab lands there for Ayax.#CUT#It looks like Timothy Spence has been cut.
Spence scores with a leg kick.
Ayax moves out of range as Spence strikes.
Ayax with a nice calf kick.
Ayax slips under a jab.
Ayax steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spence.
Spence misses with a left hand
and Ayax counters with a stiff right hand.
Spence throws a leg kick
and Ayax counters with a lead uppercut that lands right on the button! Spence goes down! Will Spence beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8... he's not going to make it! 9,10! He's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Bedri Ayax!
Bedri Ayax thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Sunrise 12
Date: Feb 08, 2025

#R1#
Van Manhoef wants to clinch.
Jackson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Van Manhoef seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson is looking to land body kicks.
Jackson misses with the body kick
letting Van Manhoef counter with a right hand.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Van Manhoef fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jackson just manages to avoid it.
Van Manhoef misses with an attempted mid kick.
Van Manhoef has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gold Samurai\'s Gym in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Van Manhoef has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Van Manhoef.
Nice body punch from Jackson - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Manhoef looking to stall.
Van Manhoef misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson is stalling here.
Van Manhoef stalling in the clinch but Jackson improves position. #T1#
Van Manhoef scores with a shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson stalling in the clinch.
Van Manhoef lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Van Manhoef misses with a body punch.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Van Manhoef avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Van Manhoef is trying to stall.
Jackson pushes Van Manhoef back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Manhoef's elbow.
Van Manhoef looking to slow down the pace here.
Van Manhoef letting Jackson take a breather here.
Jackson avoiding damage.
Van Manhoef blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Van Manhoef is trying to maintain a safe position but Jackson gets an underhook and turns Van Manhoef into the cage.
Van Manhoef is looking to control Jackson's arms but Jackson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Van Manhoef has his back to the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Van Manhoef.
Jackson holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T2#
Van Manhoef working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Van Manhoef tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Come on Jackson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Van Manhoef.
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
Jackson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jackson leaning against his opponent.
Jackson stalling in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Jackson.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Brandon Jackson.
Jackson throws a low kick, looking for Van Manhoef's leg but Van Manhoef calmly moves out of range.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Van Manhoef went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#KD#
Van Manhoef lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Jackson goes down! The ref sends Van Manhoef to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Jackson is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!
Van Manhoef looks to land a body kick but Jackson moved away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Melvin Van Manhoef should take that round, based on the knockdown.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Van Manhoef misses the target.
Van Manhoef throws a sloppy head kick
and Jackson counters with a one-two to the body.
Van Manhoef scores with a kick to the body.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL2#
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Manhoef.
Van Manhoef can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Van Manhoef blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Manhoef.
Jackson pushes Van Manhoef back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Manhoef.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Manhoef's elbow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T1#
Jackson pushes Van Manhoef back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Manhoef working aggressively here.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Van Manhoef as Jackson tries to tie him up.
Van Manhoef swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Manhoef blocking some punches.
Come on Jackson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Van Manhoef is trying to maintain a safe position but Jackson gets an underhook and turns Van Manhoef into the cage.
Jackson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Brandon Jackson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jackson lands a body punch.
Jackson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Van Manhoef is keeping busy.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
Jackson stalling in the clinch.
Van Manhoef misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Van Manhoef lands with a short shot to the head.
Van Manhoef misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Jackson tries to work over Van Manhoef's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jackson has Van Manhoef pushed against the cage.
Van Manhoef is trying to stall.
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Manhoef backwards.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Manhoef misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Manhoef wants to stall.
Van Manhoef is trying to stall.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Van Manhoef digs a right hand underneath Jackson's ribcage. Jackson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Van Manhoef misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Van Manhoef.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Van Manhoef throws the kick towards the body but Jackson avoids it.
Van Manhoef tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
And Jackson responds with a good body kick, but Van Manhoef manages to step out the way in time.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jackson avoiding damage.
Jackson looking to slow down the pace here.
Jackson effectively controlling the action here.
A bit of stalling here from Jackson.
Van Manhoef tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
Good body shot from Van Manhoef.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Manhoef's elbow.
Van Manhoef tries to stall but Jackson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Manhoef misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Van Manhoef up against the cage.#T1#
Van Manhoef tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
Van Manhoef misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jackson stalling against the cage.
Van Manhoef tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jackson as Van Manhoef tries to tie him up.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Manhoef misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Manhoef tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Van Manhoef.
Van Manhoef tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Van Manhoef.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Van Manhoef blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Jackson blocks a body shot from Van Manhoef.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Van Manhoef.
Jackson stalling the fight.
Van Manhoef misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Van Manhoef lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Van Manhoef cracks Jackson with a nice body shot.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson has Van Manhoef pressed against the cage.
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Van Manhoef fails to land.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Van Manhoef avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Manhoef doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Manhoef leaning against his opponent.
Van Manhoef goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Manhoef is trying to maintain a safe position but Jackson gets an underhook and turns Van Manhoef into the cage.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Melvin Van Manhoef.
I think Van Manhoef has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Melvin Van Manhoef!

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